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🏛️ Colonia Augusta Treverorum–Divodurum Mettis

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🏛️ Colonia Augusta Treverorum–Divodurum Mettis
Roman colonial settlement in Lorraine, northeastern France


🕐 2 min read · Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 20:30
📌 Fast Facts
  • Located near Metz, Moselle department, Grand Est region
  • Founded circa 15–10 BCE as a Roman military and administrative center
  • Served as the capital of the province of Belgica
  • Remains accessible through archaeological sites and museums in Metz

Colonia Augusta Treverorum–Divodurum Mettis was established in the 1st century BCE as a major Roman colonial settlement in ...

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